Mapping Dutch Holiday Journeys: Insights from GPS Data
A deep dive into GPS data from Dutch travelers uncovers holiday trends, with Germany emerging as the most popular getaway spot.
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All bike Paths in the Netherlands Mapped
The Netherlands is among the most bike-friendly countries globally, with 36% of Dutch people listing the bicycle as their most systematic way of getting around on an ordinary day instead of the auto (45%) and public transportation (11%). Cycling has a share of 27% of all urban and rural journeys nationwide. In municipalities, this is even higher, such as Amsterdam, which has 38%, and Zwolle 46%.
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The Jokinen Plan: A 1960s American Vision for Amsterdam’s Future
In the 1960s, American urban planner David A. Jokinen proposed a controversial plan to modernize Amsterdam. This car-centric vision, known as the Jokinen Plan, would have dramatically altered the city’s landscape. Discover how Amsterdam narrowly avoided this fate and instead became the bicycle-friendly city we know today.
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20 Best Maps of 2019
Now that 2019 is almost done, we think it would be interesting to look backward at our most favored maps of the year.
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Comparison of the Wealth
National net wealth is the total amount of the value of a nation’s assets minus its debts. It refers to the total value of net wealth owned by the residents of a nation.
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20 Best Maps of 2018
The maps are ranked on the number of visitors each received in 2018. 20. Six ways to divide the Roman
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How old are the Dutch?
The Netherlands is the 68th most populated country in the world, and as of May 1, 2023, it has a population of 18 million. According to the National Population Forecast, the population will reach its peak of nearly 18 million in 2040.
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All countries “invaded” by the Netherlands
How did such a small country reach so many parts of the world? A historical map shows the global footprint of Dutch expansion — from colonial outposts to trade wars.
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The Barriers that Protect the Netherlands
Discover how the Dutch protect one‑third of their country below sea level. This post covers Rijkswaterstaat’s role, key movable barriers, dunes, dikes, and climate‑future plans—with a detailed map we made using Rijkswaterstaat open data and elevation models.
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Nobody Lives Here
According to the Nature Conservancy research, just 5% of the global landmass, excluding Antarctica, is untouched by human activity.
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